Auburn High School - Trojan / Oracle Yearbook (Auburn, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1920 volume:

V 1 i • L. R. CARLSON, Principal. 3 I fCHOOL BOARD Board of Education School year 1919-1920. Byron Barbee, President Clyde Evans, Secretary Edward Solomon Frank Voyles Dr. F. A. Laird Simon Herron Thomas Hall Commencement Program Junior-Senior Banquet ............................May 14 Baccalaureate Service.............................May 16 Class Day.........................................May 19 Commencement .....................................May 21 4 The Oracle Staff Editor............................ Assistant Editor.................. Junior Assistant Editor........... Business Manager.................. Assistant Business Mgr............ Junior Assistant Business Mgr.... Advertising Manager............... Junior Assistant Advertising Mgr. Joke Editor....................... Assistant Junior Editor of Jokes.. Dramatics......................... Society .......................... Calendar ......................... History .......................... Prophet .......................... Art Editors....................... Staff Critic ..................... ..............Ophemie Smith ..............Marie Riehle .........Margaret Kessler .............M ary Hamilton ................Ira Martin ..............Arthur Stout ..............Thomas Ilall ..............William Murphy ...............Clyde Welch ..............Edward Ring ..............Maud Dixon ...............Irene Garvey ............Beatrice Allen ..............Alda Fraley ...............Marie Riehle Alda Fraley—Henry Parrish ...............Miss Gibson Senior Class Motto—“Out of School life, into Life’s school.” Colors—Nile green and Salmon pink. Flower—Pink Tea-rose. President. Vice-President Secretary ... Treasurer Class Advisor. Class Officers. .............................. Thomas Hall ................................Marie Riehle ..............................Ophemie Smith ................................Irene Garvey ...................Miss Gibson 5 ASSEMBLY. SYLVIA R. GIBSON, English and Public Speaking. Dedication� In token of our appreciation of her devotion to our class, her help in making this Oracle possible, and her untiring zeal in all the Senior activities, we, the Staff, dedicate this, the fourth volume of The Oracle to our class advisor SYLVIA R. GIBSON. 7 RUBY RICE Home Economies GRACE E. MADDEN Mathematics C. M. HAMMERLUND Agriculture and Manual Training 8 ELIZABETH SPENCER Foreign Languages HAZEL V. REEL) Science leon r. McMullen History 9 BEATRICE ALLEN A. T. H. S. (1—2—3—4) — College Prep. Glee Club. — Quartette (1—“2—3—4). M'n- strel (3—4). Mrs. Pansy Hop- scotch in “Adventures of Grandpa.”—Pres, of Sangamo Lit Society.—Treas. Atld. Assc. —Calendar Editor of Oracle.— Salutatorian. — “Tommy’s Wife.” THOMAS HALL Pawnee (1)—A. T. II. S. (2—3 —4). College Prep. Adv. Mgr. of Oracle. Pres, of Athletic Asso.—Pres. Sr. Class.—Mgr. of Foot-Ball.—Punch Dolittle in “New Coed.”—James Roberts in Strenuous Life.—Illiolia Lit. Society.—“Tommy’s Wife.” MARIE RIEHLE A. T. II. S. (1—2—3—4).—Vice- Pres. Sr. Class.—Student Coun- cil—Pres, of Illiolia Lit. Society —Glee Club—Minstrel (3—4). —Assistant Editor of Oracle.— College Prep. — “To m m y ’ s Wife.” PEARL HERRON A. T. II. S. (1—2—3—4).—Col- lege Prep.—Sangamo Lit. So- ciety. 10 OPH EM IE SMITH A. T. H. S. (1—2—3—4) Quartette (3—4).—Valedictor- ian.—Sec. of Sr. Class.—Editor of Oracle.—Girls B. B. Sangamo Lit. Society.—Pres, of Glee Club. —Widow Maguire in Strenuous Life—Marie Ribeau in “Ad- ventures of Grandpa” (3).— Minstrel (3—4). — “Tommy’s Wife.” CLYDE WELCH Virden (1).—Auburn (2—3— 4).—Commercial Course.—Track —Basket-ball.—Capt. of Foot- ball.—Sangiamo Lit. Society.— Joke Editor of Oracle.— “Tommy’s Wife.” THELMA BATTAN A. T. H. S. (1—2—4).—College Prep.—Sangamo Lit. Society.— “Tommy’s Wife.” IRENE GARVEY Virden (3).—Auburn (1).—Col- lege Prep.—Society Editor of Oracle.—Treas. of Sr. Class.— Sangamo Lit. Society. 11 SARAH HURTLE A. T. H. S. (1—2—3—4).—Col- lege Prep.—Illiolia Lit. Society. IRA MARTIN A. T. H. S. (1—2—3—4).—-Col- lege Prep.—Track—Basket-ball. —Tod Hunter in “Adventures of Grandpa” (3).—Foot-ball— A. B. Mgr. of Oracle.—Illiolia Lit. Society.—“Tommy’s Wife.” MARY HAMILTON Benton (1—2—3).—A. T. H. S. (4).—Illiolia Lit. Society.—Col- lege Prep.—Bus. Manager of Oracle. MAUDE DIXON Springfield (1).—Divernon (1). —Auburn (2).—College Prep.— Dramatics Editor of Oracle— Lucy Hunter.—“Adventures of Grandpa.”—Glee Club.—San- guino Lit. Society.—Capt. Girls’ B. B. Team—Minstrel (3—4),— “Tommy’s Wife.” 12 ALDA FRALEY A. T. H. S. (1—2—3—4).—Com- mercial Course.—Glee Club (4). —Sangamo Lit. Society.—Girl’s B. B. Team.—History—Art Edi- tor in Oracle.—Kloompy in “Ad- ventures of Grandpa’’ (3). MAYE KNOX Hong Kong (2).—Chatham (1). —Auburn (1).—College Prep. —Illiolia Lit. Society. CARL McELVAIN A. T. H. S. (1—2—3).—College Prep. — Track Team — B. B. Team.—Nugato in “Strenuous Life.’’—Tod Hunter in “Ad- ventures of Grandpa.” A RALPH McELVAIN A. T. II. S. (1—2—3).—College Prep. — Track Team. — B. B Team. 13 Senior Poem There’s a dear old dag: a flying, To which we all are true; We’ll cheer her till we’re dying— It's the White and Navy Blue. There’s a dear old flag a waving Under the dark blue sky; It stands for the things we are learning— Things that are mighty and high. There’s a dear old flag a floating Before us as we go, Guiding to those things we’re hoping To reach at yonder life’s goal. There’s a dear old flag that is hoisted Over our A. T. II. S., And many’s the victory she’s boasted From the teams that are the best. There’s a dear old flag which is loved; A flag to which we all are true. Listen! be ready for the call Of the White and the Navy Blue. —M. Hamilton, ’20. 14 History of Senior Class '20 Twas the year of nineteen sixteen We as Freshies first were seen, Forty-three in number were we,— But now you see we are only fifteen. We started out blithe and merry, As we marched to the tune of “Jerry.” We went to the tent, two rooms in addition; Kids out of town all paid their tuition, That they might join our jolly bunch, They even had to bring their lunch. Commercial rooms were at the hall, Masonic, I believe is what t’is called. If one of our loving teachers stepped out lie told us to study and never to pout— Instead of doing the honorable thing, Papers and erasers we would sling. Oh yes, our principal's name, by Jing! I forgot, it was Jerry Borgerding. He always gave us Freshies our rates— Told us to never stay out late, And if we should by chance do this, A lesson or two next day we’d miss. Zeros in the day-book repeatedly came, Discouraged were we—almost insane, We sat in that tent till November twenty-three With frogs in our throats, icic'es on our feet. Thanksgiving blessings fell on us too, For at that time we got to move Into our new mansion, which we thought great Now this a lot of excitement did create. We celebrated cur school dedication, And spread small pox all over the nation. Now this was something very rare, And caused a big to-do and scare. Ira had it, almost died, I really meant he very near cried To have to miss his precious classes, For to read his grades lie needed glasses. Miss Bristol was our class advisor, We couldn’t have had a wiser. Our president’s name it was Sloan, 15 He had red hair upon his dome. Every two weeks we had a class meeting, You bet we didn’t forget the eating. In our Sophomore year we took our part In making love and winning hearts. We were still the largest class in school, All told we were forty minus two. We greeted Clyde upon the scene In nineteen hundred and seventeen. This year the Senior class with us Sophomores, (lave a Hallowe’en Party with eats galore. Our Junior year we started out bad, In our class, seventeen was all we had. Twas then we received Kirby with his quiet demeanor. Also, little Maude. Have you not seen her? We gave “The Adventures of Grandpa” as our class play, It was scrumdiforus they all say. In April we had a weiner roast, ’Twas hard to tell who ate the most. We had it at our Kirby’s you know. Of ice cream and cake they sure made some show. In Senior year we studied some. Irene and Mary, Maye and Tom, into our ranks did come. Louise? She got too wise For a place of this size. There’s Carl and Ralph, and John and Mervin, They’re not with us no more than nothin’, We’ve had to work hard for the Oracle this year, You should buy one if you live far or near. Now we are going to graduate. We are sad, yet again we are glad. We’ll always be true to the A. T. II. S., And hold it in memory above all the rest. So on this fleeting moment, to you, We Seniors, bid our fair adieu. —Alda Fraley. 16 In behalf of the class of 1920, of Auburn Township 11 i «rh School, of the city of Auburn, State of Illinois, U. S. A., 1 am now ('ailed before you, oh innocent Freshmen, blushing Sophomores, and stuck up Juniors, to read to you the last will of the famous class of 1920, whose four brilliant years in High School have furnished the much needed material for the classes before them and the three following. Having so limch knowledge yet in our possession, and after thoughtful and deliberate consideration, we have, finally, to distribute this equally among the three following classes, faculty and certain individuals whom we think will surely profit by the generous gifts. THE WILL 1st. To you, Ob, Teachers, we bequeath a Carnegie medal for your un- tiring patience, and long restlers nights of distress on our behalf and welfare. We also promise you a rest, from 1920 petitions, that your untiring efforts were not in vain, your lives and deeds shall live forever in the memories of the class of 1920. 2d. To you, Oh, green and bashful infants, we give with paternal knowledge, advice achieved by us through four long years of school hardships and actual experiences. Always be sharp, be natural, but never be flat, and you will gradually climb to the steep ladder of life. 3d. To you, Oh, studious and scandalously good looking Sophomores, we bequeath the intellectual ability of the Seniors to translate Caesar. When surrounded by difficulties, remember that the path to success is rough and rocky. 4th. To you, Oh, Juniors, who would be Seniors, and delinquent Seniors who had to be Juniors, east aside your carefree and jolly attitude and begin to assume as Seniors the weighty responsibilities and difficult problems which devolve upon you as you enter upon the dignified and important life of a stately Senior. 5th. Mr. Carlson—We bequeath a new mechanical device for recording absence and tardiness and to say: “Now what can I do for you?” It never shall fail. 6th. To Mr. Hammerlund, we bequeath an everlasting seat on the 5:51 I. T. S. going South. 7th. Miss Gibson, we bequeath a peaceful and tranquil English IV. 8th. Miss Rice, we bequeath a package of love letters from the U. of I. 9th. Mr. MacMullen, we willingly bequeath a standing meal ticket so he “won’t hafta go hungry.” Besides these general donations we leave a few private legacies to-wit: 1st. To Sinclair we leave Ira’s slenderness. 2d. To Goldie Suydan we bequeath Alda’s ingenuity of dressing her hair. 3d. To Wesley Osborne we bequeath Clyde’s manly beauty. 4th. Kirby happily bequeaths his faithful hair tonic to Prof. Carlson. 5th. Ophemie bequeaths her witty remarks to Andy Foster. 6th. To Carl Cline, Ira leaves his undisputed right to pick a quarrel and athletic prowess. 7th. Irene Garvey bequeaths to George Mehr her musical talent. 17 8th. Tom Ilall leaves his Jack Dempsey qualities to Russel Snyder. 9th. Marie who treads the light fantastic toe bequeaths her gracefulness to Mervin Foster. 10th. R Allen bequeaths her shiny nose to Olive Hughes. 11th. To Ruth Plowman we bequeath Thelma’s art of talking. 12th. Maye Knox bequeaths her green waist to Francelia Masterson. 13th. Mary Hamilton bequeaths her stately walk to Louise Van Doren. 14th. To Ruth Davis, Maude Dixon bequeaths her rosy cheeks. Use them with care Ruth. Lastly we do hereby nominate and appoint Miss Gibson, to he executor of this our last will and testament, hereby revoking all former wills made by us. In witness thereof we have subscribed our names and affixed our seal, this day of May, in the year of our Lord, 1920. CLASS OF 1920. 18 _ Prophecy Taking the steamer “Frank 0. Lowden,” I sailed for Brest France. On my arival there I proceeded immediately to Paris. After being there a few days I was invited by a party of American friends to visit “Smith’s Art Gallary” dedicated by French people to the American soldiers, sailors and marines. I seemed to note something familiar in a dignified lady who was acting as personal conductor for a party of tourists. At the same time she fixed her eyes on me and seemed to be studying me carefully. Recognition flashed upon both of us simultaneously. The two names, Ophemie Smith and my name were uttered almost in unison. Ophemie, I learned, had been appointed jointly by the United States and France as matron of this memorial Gallary. Her selection was prompted by her well remembered dignity and retiring dispo- sition. After a few more days in Paris my mission called me to Belguim. One day as I stopped at a wayside well my attention was attracted by a charming woman approching carrying a water jar on her head. It was Irene Garvey. After talking for a short time, she took me to her home and there I met her Belgian husband. The one with whom she corresponded during the war. Now my labors in France and Belgium were finished. The remainder of my European mission was but a brief service in England. One bright, sunny morning I delved into London and found myself in the largest city in the world. Who would have guessed that even here I was to encounter a member of the Auburn Township class of “1920.” But a sturdy gentleman with a very much at home air seemed nevertheless to touch a cord in my memory. While studying his apparently elusive identity, 1 heard a passer-by hail him as “Clyde.” The mystery was solved. I was standing within arm’s length of Clyde Welch, noted athlete of the 1920 class. Clyde has long been famous as champion heavy-weight boxer and was, at this time, conducting a boxing Academy in London. It was a happy meeting. Me was very much the same “old Clyde.” Back to dear old U. S. A. and on entering the harbor at New York, I stood upon the deck for another look at the Statue of Liberty. I seemed to sense some sort of change, and I was advised by a fellow passenger that Mary Hamilton had been engaged to shine the lights in the Statue, “with a lemon in one hand and the ocean in the other.” My next stop was at Harrisburg, Pa., where Kirby Knox is professor of French in the New World University. I keenly regretted that the urgency of - my trip did not permit me to call on Professor Kirby. From Harrisburg I went to Salisbury, North Carolina, where it was my pleasure to renew my acquaintance with another of the A. T. II. S. class of ’20. Who should it be blit Alda Fraley who won a million dollar prize for her now celebrated essay on “Millinery, Manicuring, and Hairdressing.” Returning to Illinois, I arrived in Chicago just in time to attend the Barnum and Bailey Circus and witness the wonderful performance of Miss Beatrice Allen now the World’s most famous Circus Rider. Her feats are certainly thrilling. Next city I had occasion to visit was Rockford, Illinois, where, who should I meet but Miss Pearl Herron, the leading saleswoman for the “Paul Jones Airplane Co.” I accepted her invitation for a trial flight in one of the 39 Company’s noted machines. She is a finished pilot and informed me that she has already made two voyages across the Atlantic. Continuing my journey 1 found myself before a theatre in Peoria. 1 percieved upon huge posters the announcement of a concert to be given by Miss Maye Knox, famous pianist, and noted violinist. How I craved to tarry awhile and drink in the inspiraton of her music, but my guiding spirit urged me on. At Woodside, Illinois, it was my good fortune to meet Miss Thelma Patton, noted for prejudice against verbal speech, who has founded a system of ‘‘Silent Conversation,” and has established at Woodside a large Institution for the teaching of her new cult. Passing through Lefton, village with a few natives, I saw through the windows of the little village church Rev. Ira Martin, beloved leader of his Hock, pouring over ancient works and preparing an uplifting sermon on “The Modern Women of America.” Nearing home, at Thayer, Illinois—how familiar it sounds—I met Thomas flail, Professor in the new Dancng Academy at this cultured suburb of Auburn. Back to Auburn, the circuit completed. Familiar faces and familiar and among the first we must mention is Miss Maude Dixon, the ticket seller in the new “Auburn Skating Rink,” situated on the boulevard. Naturally at the first opportunity, old time affection turned my steps toward the Auburn Township High School. I was, of course, received with the cordiality accorded to graduates of the Institution and was introduced to the members of the faculty. To one at least the introduction was scarcely necessary. Of course 1 refer to Miss Sarah Hurtle, now an instructor in Short- hand and Music. Since my return, my attention had, many times, been attracted by a modest sign on a Fifth Street, Window, reading “Squire Richie.” Something about the name seemed to call up a haunting memory. I took an early opportunity to plunge into the “Squire’s” office. An effeminate atmosphere wrought the teasing memory into a suspicion. Then I was confronted by the “Squire.” Yes, it was Marie, now grown as fat as “Mammie” in the Black Face Follies of 1920. Her chief distinction that of being the first woman ever elected a -Justice of the Peace in Illinois. Marie explained that “like necessity,” she knows no law, and we recall that she never respected any. But she “gets by” just as in the old days. Not all prophesies are fulfilled. It is probable because prophets are over optimistic, “they aim too high.” It were better if the characters named in this forecast shall in the future say, “How much we have out-stripped the class propheted of 1920,” than to be conscious that they have disappointed the forecaster’s expectations. And we profoundly hope that this happiness may be in store for everyone of our dear associates of the past four years 20 Salutatory We, the graduating class of the Auburn Township High School of 1920, extend a hearty welcome to all those who have assembled here to witness our class day exercises. Especially do we wish to welcome our parents who have made so many sacrifices in order that we could graduate. Had it not been for their unending sacrifices many of us would not be here tonight looking into the great future lying ahead of us. When success and honor chances our way, we shall give the credit to those who made it possible for us to achieve success. To our teachers we will be eternally grateful for their untiring efforts in teaching us the fundamentals of education. Without their kindness and perseverance we feel sure that there would be less than fourteen pupils starting out, some to State Universities and others to Life’s University. To the members of the Board of Education we extend a sincere greeting. We shall always remember that it was also through their efforts that tonight was made possible. We are proud to say that we were the first Freshman class to enter the beautiful and well equipped building of the A. T. II. S. Again on behalf of the class of 1920, I bid you welcome. BEATRICE ALLEN. Valedictory Too soon, the end of our school career is at hand. The object for which we have been striving is at last achieved, and we, like those who have gone before us, now begin to assume the graver and more difficult duties of life. After leaving the school that we have all learned to love so well we shall go “Out of School Life, into Life’s School.” To our parents, teachers and Board of Education who have made gradua- tion possible—particularly our parents who have made a great many sacrifices in order that our graduation may be made possible, we extend our deepest regard and appreciation. To our Schoolmates who have shared our pleasures and helped us in our difficulties, we bid you good-bye. To you, my Classmates, the last words of farewell are addressed. We stand together for the last time. Each one of us must choose his own palh alone and achieve by diligent working the precious goal “Success.” Now remains but the final words of farewell. With fidelity Ave shall treasure the memory of our High School days. And noAv, in behalf of my class, I bid good-bye to all. OPIIEMIE SMITH. 21 First row—George Hamilton, Andrew Foster, Miss Reed, (class adviser) Russel Snyder, Howard Williams, John Murphy. Second row—Mildred Garvey, Mary Beard, Ruth Plowman, Ruth Duff, Marie Comerford, Margaret Kessler, Henry Parrish. Third row—Edward Ring, Raymond Hatcher, Hayward Bigler, Sinclair Orr, Van White. Fourth row—Terry Lindner, Thomas Irwin, William Murphy, Arthur Stout, John Fugleman, Clifford Ping. JUNIORS. Officers: First Semester President.................A. Stout.... Vice-President.......... M. Garvey.... Secretary.................W. Murphy... Treasurer.................M. Comerford. Class Motto—“Seize the opportunity.” Class Flower—“Yellow Rose.” Class Colors—“Brown and old Gold.” Second Semester T. Linder M. Kessler W. Murphy .A. Stout 23 THE JUNIORS. When the Juniors become Seniors, There’ll be the deuce to pay, ’Cause there’ll never he as smart as class As this one is today. Who’d give a play like “Cousin Gene.?” Where Terry was a girl ? The amazing way he acted Would set you in a whirl. Ours the Champion Heavyweight, For you all know “Babe:’’ While for a perfect lover, Mervin Foster is the knave. If you want a good proposal, Let John Murphy try his hand. Bill Murphy is our slang profess’ And lie surely leads the band. When foot ball time was here, Our boys were in the fray, And their fighting o’er the pigskin Won old Auburn many a day. In basket ball you’ll find them, too, As always—at the front. And if you’re looking for a slacker, You’ll surely have “some” hunt. Those of the “snare sex” are so few That to name them is scarce worth while. For, excepting Margaret Kessler, They’re very meek and mild. We make a lot of gas in Chemistry, Though some is just “hot air,” We have so few explosions, ’Cause Miss Reed is always there. But in the “Lab.” one day, A cork did swiftly fly From “Rut” Snyder’s test-tube, And hit Irene Garvey in Ihe eye! In English three we aim to reach The halls of fame, as we learn The gentle art of public speech, Some there are, not mentioned here, But they’re just as smart as the rest, Tho’ to tell of all their merits, Would take a book I guess. Just one more thought before the end. And it is for Miss Reed. Who, for a class advisor, Never, never could be beat. —Mary Beard. 24 9 ) SOPHOMORE CLASS. First row—Edith Morris, Lillie Nuckols, Helen Murphy, Xaoma Huff, .John Masterson. Second row—Virginia Clark, Blanche Snell, Wesley Osborne, Ray Nuckols, Hubert Hatcher, Lloyd Spencer. Third row—Mr. McMullen (class advisor), Lottie Engert, Dorothy Barbee, Minnie Parrish, Adella Bigler, Franeelia Masterson. Fourth row—Maneita Bradley, Walter Brittin, Maranda Tarr, George Mehr, Goldie Suydan, Carl McGlothlin, Ormell Cotton, Ralph Easely, Catherine Regan, Kathryn Clarke. Sophomore Class Red and White B sharp, B natural, never B Mat. Red and White Rose Buds. Officers. First Semester. Second Semester. President—Lillie Nuckols President—Virginia Clark. Vice- President—Dorothy Barbee. Vice-President—Dorothy Barbee Sec. and Treas.—Ray Nuckols Sec. and Treas.—Hubert Hatcher. Sing a song of Sophomores, Our class is hard to beat; Pep’s our second motto, Honors are ours in the meet. Onward through life we go, Making our presence known; Over all the others, Red and white is always shown. Everyone will say to you Senior class of twenty-two. 26 On September 1, 1919, a band of wandering musicians came dancing into the institution of learning, singing the following song: 1. Too soon we leave thy fostering love and care, And with the world our joy and t rearm re share; All due honor, all true fame, We will owe to thy dear name. 2. Our wise teachers all have done their best To train our minds in Latin, Math, and all the rest, Hut seme do shirk and some do cram, Hut more still grin right through till exam. 3. The dear old campus with friendly shade. The green ivied walls and classic halls so staid, Verdant Freshies’ society frays. Will he remembered those days. Chorus: O, High School days, dear High School days, May thy sweet memory linger long: O, High School days, dear High School days, For thee we will he true and strong. “College Song.’’ Class advisor: C. M. Ilammerlund. POPULARITY CONTEST. March 30, the sale of “Oracles” began. In connection with the sale a “Popularity Contest” was held for the were given if the full subscription was This contest caused a great enthusiasm entered on the list by Ihe first voters, “favorite.” The contest closed April votes are as follows: Boys. Ray Nuckols ................... 340 Clyde Welch . . ............... 250 William Murphy ................ 170 Tom Hall ......'................ 60 duration of the week. Forty votes paid and twenty votes if half paid, in the school. Several names were Later pupils began working for their 5. The list of names and number of Girls. Marie Riehle................1334 Maude Dixon ................ 200 Helen Murphy ............... 190 Kathryn Clark .............. 120 Adella Bigler .............. 100 Naoma Huff .................. 40 Lillie Nuckols .............. 20 Dorothy Barbee .............. 10 Beatrice Allen .............. 10 Ruth Plowman................. 10 29 Editorials MANNERS. Manners are the unconscious ex- pression of character. Manners must begin at home for here are the people we love the most so shouldn’t we show courtesy to them? After man- ners have begun at home they should continue at school. If pupils enter the school-room before time of open- ing they should offer the customary “Good Morning” to the teacher there. The teacher should be ad- dressed by her own name and not called “teacher” which is very dis- courteous. When a new pupil enters school those who are accustomed to the place should help to make him feel at home. They should not stare at him when he enters the room or laugh at him when he recites. It is not only ill- bred but cruel to laugh at awkard- ness or oddity of manner or speech. Then when school is dismissed the boys should not rush forward and pass out of doors but should open the door and let the girls pass out first. When the boys do this the girls should not be in too much of a hurry to say. “Thank you.” Always remember to respect your elders, and boys, when meeting girls on the street, always tip your hat, for generally a person’s intellectuality and personality are judged by his manners. THELMA BATTAN “OUR NEW RESPONSIBILITY.” The members of this class of 1920 are about to take their places in this world as adults—up to the present time they have been infants. They have been a charge upon their par- ents for their means of livelihood and upon the state for their education. In the future some of them will seek positions as teachers, as nurses, pro- fessionals, etc. Therefore let us seek and not shrink in our share of respon- sibility for the world’s work. We feel that the world has the right to expect this of us, and this is our re- sponse “Ready and Coming.” MARIE RIEIILE. OVERALLS—THE NEW PURPLE. That the first shall be last and the last shall be first is plainly evident when we notice that the High School boys have almost entirely bought out the home merchants, that they might appear on the scene all dressed up in overalls—their “new purple.” We welcome the boys in their new attire, and trust that they are doing this, not to merely create an excite- ment, bul to save money and cut down the high cost of living, or, per- haps it may be in some cases, the cost of high living. The way to make success in life is not to look like a club man all dressed up in a stiff collar, but be prepared to work. ALDA FRALEY. LOYALTY. When you think of “Loyalty,” what do you really think of? Sol- diers fighting and laying down their lives for their country? Yes. That is one great kind of “Loyalty?” Another form is “Loyalty to School.” Most school girls and boys are loyal to their school in a way; they would- n’t let it be slightingly spoken of; they do not like to see the football and basket-ball teams defeated; and they are usually ready to yell for their school. But, they do all this for their own good, in the spirit of, what will I get out of the school, and not, what will I give to the school. The school is not an in- exhaustible fountain, it needs re- plenishing. After you graduate do you ever think of all that “school” 30 has done for you? And if you were called upon to make a great sacrifice for it would you do it? It would be a good test for your “loyalty.” The most you could do would not begin to repay the school for giving you your knowledge. Therefore whenever you are given a chance to prove your loyalty, do so. Another thing, be loyal to yourself. If you know something is wrong, do not deceive yourself into thinking that it is right. If you are “loyal” to yourself, you will certainly be “loyal” to every- one else. Take “Loyalty” for your watch-word and it will be a great help to you in your life. MARY BEARD. COURTESY TO VISITING TEAMS Good treatment of visiting teams is very essential. It wins the good will of other schools. The players on the teams always notice the treat- ment they receive at the hands of Iheir entertainers. Other teams will want games with a school that has a good name. When a team comes here don’t hoot and jeer at them. Give a yell once in a while for them and if they win the game fairly, tell them so. You may not like to do this but re- member when your team goes on trips that it will usually be treated in the same way you treat the boys that come here representing other schools. HAYWARD BIGLER 31 Society SENIOR-SOPHOMORE PARTY. On November 21, 1919, the Seniors and Sophomores entertained the Jun- iors and Freshmen at the High School. The fun was started by a pie-eating contest which did not de- serve its name for most of the pies were gone before the contest was started. Folk dances also helped furnish entertainment. The enjoy- able evening was “wound up” by “Follow the Leader”. The leaders had little regard for anybody or any- thing, but all arrived home safely. Delightful refreshments of cider, punch and ice cream were served. VIRDEN ENTERTAINS FOOT- BALL TEAM. On the evening of September 27, 1919, following a game with us, Virden entertained the foot-ball team and their friends at the Virden High School. Dancing, singing, and games fur- nished the entertainment for the evening. Delightful refreshments of cocoa, sandwiches, and pickles were served. The Mesdames, Rathgeber, Ross, and Shumaker, all of Virden acted as chaperones. SOPHOMORE BOX SUPPER. On Friday night March 26, 1920, the Sophomore class gave a box sup- per in the High School Auditorium. Beautifully decorated boxes began to arrive about 7 :30 and this continued until 8:4 ). Many amusements were planned for an evening’s entertain- ment such as: An Art Exhibit, Kiss- ing Booth, Fortune Telling, etc. Ice cream cones were sold. About 9:30 Mr. Summers called order and began the sale of the boxes. The boxes sold well, the prices rang- ing from $2.50 to $12. Mary Hamil- ton and Ophemie Smith were the proud owners of the highest box. All departed at an early hour declaring the Sophomores real entertainers. Besides being entertained, the box supper was very profitable. The proceeds were $68, which will be used in a fund for their Senior Year. STONINGTON AND AUBURN TEAMS. After a game with Stonington on January 30. 1920, several of the girls and the girl’s basket-ball team en- tertained both the Stonington and Auburn teams at the Barbee home. There they enjoyed themselves im- mensely in dancing and singing. Before departing the Stonington boys complimented Auburn on its hospi- tality. On October 30 the Sophomore Class gave an entertainment in con- nection with an art exhibit. The proceeds were turned over to the school to buy pictures. The Board of Education and Parent-Teachers Association doubled this amount and several beautiful pictures have been bought for the building. The program consisted of:— Reading ....................Goldie Suydan Vocal solo.................Dorothy Barbee Piano solo...........Virginia Clark Sophomore quartette— Maneita Bradley, Dorothy Bar- bee, Virginia Clark, Naoma Huff “In Spring A Young Man’s Fancy” —a one act comedy was also given. Characters. Julia..............Adella Bigler Janet .............Lillie Nuchols J°................Kathryn Clarke Jane..............Virginia Clarke Jacolene .........Minnie Parrish Mrs. Jack............Helen Kirby Maid ......................Helen Murphy fricky ..................Raymond Nuckols 34 Prize Story RAOUL’S MASTERPIECE. Raoul Desierres was a French art- ist who eame to Canada in order to find a theme for his new picture that he was to enter in the World’s Art Exhibit to be given in Paris. Raoul was a wonderful artist. His colors were the most beautiful in France and now he wanted to try and see if there was anyone who could blend his colors better. Raoul loved his work. He always put his whole soul right into his paintings. lie had painted all the old masterpieces of artists who had gone before him and now he wanted to paint something that was entirely his own. That was why he came west. In Canada, Raoul lived in a log cabin on the pine covered Rocky mountains. Every day he wandered about the forests over the mountains looking for the theme for his picture. He saw many pretty places, indeed many beautiful places and he started a dozen or more pictures. Somehow or other lie could not paint with the same old spirit as he used to, because lie did not seem to think that these pictures were the best he could do. They were very good but not just what he wanted. They were not “wonderful” and Raoul wanted to paint something “wonderful”, some- thing that would thrill people when they looked at his picture. “That snow scene on the top of the mountain is pretty—yes? I do not know. But then, I believe, yes. I be- lieve it is. It is not what I want. No—what do I want? I do not know.” Raoul always talked to him- self because he was so often alone when painting. This good. Yes, this little path thru the forest is good,” he said as he turned to a picture he had just finished the day before. “That of Ihe old trapper from the village is good. Yes, that is very good. II is gun, his snowshoes. yes they look like gun and snowshoes. My old master would say that picture is good. But ‘good!’ Raoul Desierres, you are not looking for something ‘good’, you are looking for something ‘beautiful’ no, not that exactly, you are looking for something ‘wonderful’. Something that will thrill people when they look at it. Ah yes, that is what you are looking for Raoul, something that people will not forget after they have once seen it. Monsieur Raoul, you must away at once and look for and find that which you are looking for.” The artist snatched his cap and hur- ried out into the sunlight. “Faith, then, there goes that Frenchman again, shure, the mon is niver two minutes in the house, un- less lie’s painting. Shure and he’s a foine painter. Look at that snow picture, would yez. Shure now, doesn’t that snow look natural. Faith, then, if he’d set that picture up where he painted it, my Tim would walk right thru the canvas thinking it was snow all the time. In- dade, then, ’tis glad that I am that the Frenchman came to stay with us instead o’staying at the hotel.” Thus Mrs. Flannigan, also used to carrying on a whole conversation with herself, went on about Raoul’s painting. “Is that you, Tim?” she asked as she heard some one come in the kitch- en door. “Shure, or who better could it be? Pray answer me that, me dear woife. Ah-ha! perhaps ye were afther ex- pectin’ someone else? Now, woman tell me who the viIlian is! I’ll—” “Tim, will yez ivir get over yer foolishness! How can yez talk like that with these gorgeous pictures waitin’ fer yez to admire?” “Oh, so lie’s finished them, has he? Shure they’re as foine looking pic- 35 tures as I ivir set me eyes upon. Which is he going to enther?” “Neither! What do yez know about that? Neither one of those beauties. Faith then, he’s gone to see if he can’t foind somethin’ better. ’Tis a good thing it isn’t winther fer the poor mon would be frozen, he’s outside paintin’ so much. Well, 1 hope he foinds what he wants.” “Faith there, I do too. lie’s a fairie young mon, even if he is French.” Ignorant of all this conversation about him. Raoul was wandering thru the forest, across open spaces of the mountains looking for that “some- thing”. All day he wandered for- getting there was such a thing as hunger. Towards evening when the sun was setting he saw numerous scenes that were perfectly beautiful. “They are beautiful—yes; but Ihey are sunsets. Sunsets are so common. I do not want them. Bah!” and he turned his hack on those splendid colors. Twilight came, Raoul did not know it. Evening came, the Frenchman was still wandering and looking, searching everywhere. Finally he became so tired that he sat down at the foot of a tree and fell asleep. Raoul had been so worried about his picture that he had not slept for many nights except in restlessness so now, with his head against the tree trunk, he slumbered peacefully, for- getting, for the time being, that there was ever such a thing as an Art Ex- hibit. When Raoul awoke, the moon, a lit- tle to the west in the sky, was shining in his face and when he looked before him, the painter saw his “wonderful something.” Raoul set up his easel and began his pictures at once, lie always carried his material with him on such tours as this because when one looks at a scene for the first time one is more “inspired than the sec- ond or third time. Even as he paint- ed, Raoul forgot that he had been away all day and that people might be worried about him. lie even for- got the contest, the winning of which meant that lie would be the greatest painter in the world. “Raoul’s “whole soul” was in his work. “Tim, I’ve been afther callin’ that Frenchman five times now, an he hasn’t answered,” Mrs. Flannigan said to her husband at breakfast. “Shure, let the poor mon slape. Faith there, he nades it.” Mr. Flan- nigan sat reading the paper of the night before. “But Tim, he doesn’t even answer. ’ ’ “.Maybe he doesn’t want to throu- ble hisself. ” “Timothy Flannigan! Now you go right in there and see what’s the matter with that mon. Maybe he isn’t will.” “Shure, that’s right, go ahead and have him dead and buried before the poor man has time to defend hisself.” “Tim! Will you go?” It is needless to say that Tim did go but he managed to answer as he left the kitchen. “Anything to kape peace in the family. ” “Be gorry, the moil’s not here!” “Not here, did you say?” Mrs. Flannigan rushed to Raoul’s room. “Oh Tim, where can he be? Why be'hasn’t been here all night?” “Madame, Monsieur, Madame, I have found it!” Raoul called from the open door. “Found it?” Mr. Flannigan asked. “Yes, yes. That is it. The pic- ture, Monsieur. The picture, my dear Madame!” Raoul was beside himself with joy. “You have! Faith then. I’m so glad. An are yez going to let us see it, Mister Raoul?” “Assuredly, assuredly, but it is not quite finished. The paint must dry so that I can put on the finishing touches. Oh, Madame, I am so hap- py. Now you can have all the oth- 36 ( rs. The snow scene, the trapper and the rest that are here.” “What is this ‘wonderful pic- ture?’ ” Tim asked. “A moonlight scene, Monsieur. A most wonderful moonlight scene.” “Shore, an is it only a moonlight scene that you’re so ‘daft’ about.” “I do not know what you mean by ‘daft,’ Monsieur, but the scene! Ah, it is no common one. ’ ’ There were many beautiful pic- tures at the Exhibit. Moonlight scenes too numerous to mention. Isn’t it queer that a moonlight scene should get tirst, prize? But, then, it isn’t at all, after one has looked at the picture. It is then that one feels just as Raoul did when he awoke from sleep that night on the mountain and saw before him— The pine trees standing apart as if inviting him to pass between them up to the shore of that most beautiful of mountain lakes. One of the trees, leaning far over the water, seemed to he singing a soft low lullaby to the waves that were almost asleep. Now and then a few naughty waves would arouse themselves and wink at the Lady Moon who was smiling her sweet- est upon them from her place in the sky. Except for the twinkling bits of light scattered here and there in it, Raoul would have thought that the sky was just a continuation of the big blackish-purple mountain that protected the water from the west wind. How calm and peaceful it all looked to be. The trees, the moun- tain and the water with its silv’ry path leading right up to the moon. How calm, how peautiful it all was. What picturesqueness. Here surely, was the French painter’s “Wonder- ful something.” HELEN MURPHY ’22 37 38 SIXTEEN AND IN LOVE. The boyish outlined figure of a lad of about—we’ll say sixteen was anxiously pacing the walk in front of the drug store, the appointed place of meeting with his chum. A mumbling sound could be heard every now and then from his puckered lips. “Well, why in the name of Hail Col- limitia don’t he come? lie told me he would be here at eight o’clock sharp and here it is eight-thirty right now and not even a sound of him.” Morgan Raps was indeed an im- patient soul to say the least, but when it came to having his best pal fail him at this unearthly time, it was indeed no funny matter. “Well it’s a won- der you showed up at all—Whatva mean ? I betcha Emma Lou and June have gone off and left us. and besides they’ll never look at us again. You are sure a good one. Don’t know how to keep a date when you get one.” Motioning for his companion to hurry, the boy addressed quickened his step and with a voice of apology hurried on. “Really it was impossible for me to come any sooner, I had to drive the car to the office for dad.” “Well, come on and we can talk about that later; but now hurry. Now Sket act like you knew something to- night for Betty is some chicken and from the city too.” When the two boys had walked for about three blocks they turned into a house which stood on the corner. No lights were visible from the side- walk. and with sinking hearts the boys walked to the door. “No, the girls left over ten minutes ago. and left word for you to go on and they could get home all right.” Too such baffled looking faces could never have before been seen as when Morgan looked at Sket. and Sket look- ed at Morgan, after Mr. Brown, Em- ma Lou’s father told them the girls had left. “By geekers, I told you so. See you had to go spoil it. Of course I oughtera known I couldn’t depend on you.” Poor Sket, Morgan surely gave him his deserved punishment, by blaming everything onto him. “Really. I did- n’t. 1 mean we didn’t mean to be late1 at all, it really wasn’t my fault.” Morgan had found that his vocabu- lary failed him. when he met Emma bon and Betty on the same evening but had finally blurted out the apol- ogy. “Mr. Morgan Raps—don’t you dare speak to me again. I have stood for all I am going to.” With this Emma Lou and Betty turned and walked away leaving Sket and Mor- gan to their woes. “Morgan Raps what ever in the world has come over you? You don’t act natural at all any more and I know there’s something wrong, and intend to tell your father this even- ing.” “Oh, Maw, ain’t you ever goina shut up—I'm all right. There ain’t nothing the matter—I just feel kinda pale that’s all.” Morgan had retired early in the evening and his mother who was greatly disturbed over bis actions de- cided to confide her troubles to her husband. After she had told him all, he only said. “Oh don’t worry mother, he’s only love s:ck. He’ll be over it in a day or two.” Just as Mr. Raps had prophesied. Morgan was his former self in a few days, He whistled as he carried in coal, sang as he carried out ashes and acted just like a real boy of sixteen. One evening when Morgan was study- ing his Geometry, Mrs. Raps wiped her glasses and looked over at him. He was whistling an old tune as he studied. With a sigh Mrs. Raps said to herself. “I don’t understand him—he acted like a funeral two days ago and to-day like a caged bird that has gained liberty: I guess boys are one of the seven wonders of to- day. 39 DOROTHY BARBEE ’22. The Senior Class A—is for Allen Who to Peoria goes; She’s strong for vacations And above all “beans.” B—is for Rattan, The smallest of all; Rut when it comes to talking She can out-talk us all. B—is for Rurtle Short and almost round. Takes in all the dances And is strong for town. D—is for Dixon, To St. Louis she goes There to meet “Christy” And take in some shows. F—is for Fraley, The artist of great fame, Also can make the baskets. That’s how the girls won their fame. G—is for Garvey Tall and slim as can be, Her hair is of flaxen As all are able to see. H—is for Hamilton “Babe’s” sweet and stately Mary. Up from the south she came And with her, sense, she did carry. H—is for Hall, Our class president, Who’s desire is to roam And take Agretha home. H—is for Herron, So quiet and sweet; When it comes to figures She is hard to beat. K—is for Knox, A dainty country lassie; A girl who never frets And is always very brassy. M—is for Martin, The star on our team; He surely has had experience, And for him we do scream. R—is for Rielile, Always laughing and happy; Sees a joke in a twinkle And declares it is snappy. S—is for Smith. The Brains of the class; For some pretty actress Fhe certainly would pass. W—is for Welch, The last of them all, So some pretty girl For him will surely fall. —S. B. 40 41 THE BLACK FACE FOLLIES OF 1920. On January 26, 1920, the Girls Glee Club of the A. T. II. S. pre- sented “The Black Face Follies of 1920.’’ This proved the most won- derful success of all the plays and entertainments that have been given at the A. T. H. S. Space could not accommodate the enormous crowd that come out to witness the “Black Face Follies.” A great deal of credit is due to Miss Rice whose coachng pro- duces such wonderful results as are witnessed at all Glee Club perform- ances. The money was used to pur- chase a beautiful William and Mary dining room suite for the High School dining room. The Girls Glee Club initiated the new furniture by having a “Big Spread.” “The niggers all sed dat dev sure had a good time.” The niggers were as follows:— Violet Petunia........Alda Fraley Deuteronomy ........Beatrice Allen Rastus ......................Maude Dixon Mammy........................Marie Riehle Topsy ............Dorothy Barbee Rev. Cootie.......Goldie Suydan Ebeeanezer........Ophemie Smith Lilly Ophellia.......Nellie White Angelina ............Xaoma Huff Nicodemus .................Maneita Bradley Mr. Sylvester.....Margaret Kessler The white chorus consisted of the following people:—Mary Hamilton, Francelia Masterson, Ruth Plowman, Louise Van Doren, Ruth Duff. Dorothy Level, Helen Kirby, Helen Murphy, Minnie Parrish, Kathryn Clarke, Adella Bigler, Thelma Bat- ton, Mary Foster and Mary Cline. “COUSIN GENE.” The Juniors presented their class play March 19. “Cousin Gene” a three-act comedy. Eugene Stewart inclined to mischief, causes much havoc in the Bachelor Club by mas- querading as the charming cousin of one of the members. The cast in order were: Ted Manners, inclined to cut up .....................Mervin Foster Frank Stewart, Sr., inclined to mil- lions ................Hayward Bigler Frank Stewart Jr., inclined to con- ceit ............. Raymond Hatcher Jack Rawdon, inclined to make life easy...........John Murphy George Adams, inclined to do things ............. Clifford Ping Fred Ripley, inclined to do any- one ......................... George Hamilton Bill Tracy, inclined to slang, ............... William Murphy Dick llorton. inclined to be class- ical .................Arthur Stout Eugene Stewart, inclined to pranks ............. Terry Linder Tony, Club waiter, inclined to mixed drinks........ Sinclair Orr Benson, the Butler, inclined to an- noyance ..............Clifford Ping Synopsis of Play. What would you do if you were a young college graduate, having join- ed a bachelors club and then the first opportunity that came, you pro- posed to a good looking blond, and it was only a boy? At least that is what Ted Manners did in the Junior Class play. And the results? Ah, so different from all expecta- tions, every member of the sworn bachelor club resigned and started out to look for a good partner for himself. erv well, indeed, did the mem- bers of the class portray these roles. Gene Stewart as the “dear cousin,” was very good. Melvin Foster as a sworn bachelor was typical. 42 TOMMY’S WIFE. An April 30th, the Seniors pre- sented “Tommy’s Wife” a farce in three acts. This clever play, full of action gave everyone an evening of fun. List of Characters. Thomas Pittman Carothers, a prom- ising young portrait painter, as yet unknown to fame—Ira Martin. Rose Carol liers. his sister—Maude Dixon. Dick Grannis, Carothers’ chum in love with Rose—Thomas Hall. Patty Campbell, a student at the Broadway Dramatic School—Ophe- mie Smith. Mrs. DeYorburgh Smith, a wealthy society woman—Beatrice Allen. Sylvia, her daughter, “young and impressionable—Thelma Battan. Pierre De Bouton, a French fenc- ing master—Clyde Welch. Edith Bronson, a friend of Rose, interested in charity—Marie Riehle. Goldie Suydan, Ophemie Smith, Beatrice Allen, Virginia Clark. The girls quartette was reorganized this year with two new members. Ophemie Smith and Beatrice Allen have been on the quartette for four years. Virginia Clark and Goldie Suydan are this year’s new members. The quar- tette last year won first place at the county meet. They sang “Come Where the Lillies Bloom”—Thompson. This year they will sing “Carmena” ar- ranged by Frank Smith. They will sing two numbers at Commencement. First Soprano.......Goldie Suydan First Alto ..............Beatrice Allen Second Soprano ....Ophemie Smith Second Alto .............Virginia Clark 43 GLEE CLUB. President ..................................Ophemie Smilh Secretary-Treasurer ........................Helen Murphy Pianist ....................................Virginia Clark The Girls’ Glee Club was reorganized at the beginning of the School year with Miss Rice as director. The girls have sung at Parent-Teachers’ Meetings and furnished the music for Commencement and Baccalaureate. The main work of the year was centered on “The Black Face Follies ’20,” which was a decided success. The lower row in the picture were the black faces. The proceeds were for the School, and for a “Spread” which the club enjoyed immensely. Ophemie Smith Helen Murphy Katherine Clarke Virginia Clark Lillie Nuckols Beatrice Allen Alda Fraley Edith Morris Maneita Bradly Marie Riehle Naomi Huff Maude Dixon Goldie Suydan Dorothy Barbee Margaret Kessler Mary Cline Marjorie McGlothlin Lena Lewis Francelia Masterson Edith Morris Dortha Lovel Ruth Duff Ruth Plowman 44 ILLIOLIA LITERARY SOCIETY. During the month of November the Illiolia Society was organized. Marie Iiiehle was chosen as our presi- dent by Mr. Carlson. The members of the society were selected by the president drawing numbers from a hat alternately with the president of Ihe Sangamo So- ciety. This society consists of fifty- eight members. The object of the society is to cul- tivate the art of appearing before the public in various ways, such as, pub- lic speaking, vocal, piano, oration and debating. Each of the four classes is repre- sented by an officer appointed by the president. The officers are: President .............Marie Riehle Vice-President.........Arthur Stout Secretary............Dorothy Barbee Treasurer...........Henry Masterson The “Illiolia presented before the public two programs. The first a Thanksgiving program, Wednesday, November 27 : Piano ................Virginia Clark Reading.............Margaret Kessler Solo ............. Elizabeth Landon School-Paper..........Goldie Suydan The following question for debate was “Should all railroads be owned and controlled by the United States government?” The debaters were: Affirmatives—Thomas Hall, Mervin Foster. Negatives—Terry Linder, Arthur Stout. The second program was given on St. Valentine’s day: Piano Solo ...............Maye Knox School-Paper..........Goldie Suydan The question for debate was “Was daylight saving beneficial to the peo- ple of the United States?” The following were the debaters: Affirmatives — Mary Hamilton, John Masterson. Negatives—Thomas Irwin, Adella Bigler. A short one act play entitled “The Burglars” was given. The cast in order was: Mr. Green (husband)..Terry Linder Mrs. Green (wife)... Minnie Parrish Toby.....................Kirby Knox Kitty (maid) .........Helen Murphy After the program valentines were distributed among the student body. Many of our members have entered their names as contestants for the preliminaries to be given April 16. SANGAMO LITERARY SOCIETY. Early in November two Literary Societies were organized, one of these being “The Sangamo.” Presidents were chosen and the membership of each society was determined by draw- ing the names of the students from a hat. The Sangamo consist of 58 members. The object of the society is to discover talent and cultivate it in view of the preliminaries for the coming meet. The president was chosen by Mr. Carlson and she, with Mr. Carlson’s help, appointed the other officers. Each of the other three officers are represented by di ferent classes: Following are the officers: President ...........Beatrice Allen Vice-President.................John Murphy Secretary ...........Lillie Nucholls Treasury .....................Keith Corneil The society gave two programs. Following is the one given Dec. 21 :— Piano Salo..........Katherine Clark Reading.................Maude Dixon Coronet Solo...........Robert Lewis Xmas Story .............Helen Kirby Solo............Marjorie McGlothlin Debate: Resolved: That the hen that lays the egg is the mother of the chick and not the one that hatches it. Affirmatives—Ophemie Smith and Keith Corneil. 45 Negatives—Maude Dixon, John Murphy. Funny Paper...........Sinclair Orr Ragtime Solo..........Alva Radford Santa Claus concluded the program by distributing presents not exceed- ing 15 cents to the faculty and stu- dents. The affirmatives won the debate. Several of the Sangamos have en- tered the preliminaries in declama- tion, oration, piano solo and vocal solo. ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION. At the very first of the school year the athletic association was reorgan- ized, comprising the student body. The object of the association is to give the students a lower rate on games and to bring them together in athletics. Each student paid dues of 75 cents a semeseter entitling him to see all games, Football and Basketball, staged by the association. This with the money made at the games paid the expenses of the games and the transportation of the contestants to Pawnee. This year shows a marked increase in the treas- ury over Ihe previous years. The officers elected were: President .........................................Tom Hall Vice-President ....................................Ira Martin Secretary ...............................................Marie Riehle Treasurer.............................................Beatrice Allen FOOTBALL 1919. Prospects for a winning team at the first of the season looked anything but promising. Coach Hammerlund had the almost impossible task of de- veloping a green team into a winner. He soon devised a system of train- ing and play which gave to the school one of the best, if not the best team, the Auburn High School has ever had. Much credit must also be given to Captain Welch and Martin, the only two experienced men on the team, for their consistent work throughout the whole season. The inexperienced members of the squad developed with surprising speed and were in splendid condition when they met and defeated the heavy Jackson- ville team in their second game of the season. Auburn played a hard schedule and won all except two of her games. “A” Men. C. Welch R. Hatcher I. Martin S. Orr 11. Parrish V. White E. Jasper M. Foster R. Brooks A. Foster II Bigler R. Brooks Schedule. Auburn 99 Vi rden . . 7 Auburn .14 Jacksonville . . . 0 Auburn Carlinville .. .. 0 Auburn . 1 Pana .. 0 Auburn. . 35 I)i vernon 0 Auburn . 7 Stonington .. . .33 Auburn . 3 Girard . .14 Auburn . 7 Waverly . ... . . 0 Auburn .41 Lincoln 9. 47 FOOTBALL. Firsl row—Ralph Easley, George Hamilton, Ralph Brooks, Clyde Welch (Captain), Raymond Hatcher, Mervin Foster, Henry Parrish. Second row—Thomas Hall (Mgr.), Ray Nuckols, Walter Brittin. Albert Pontizious, William Murphy, Ray Brooks, Mr. TIammerlund (Coach). Third row—Sinclair Orr, Emory .Jasper, Ira Martin, Hayward Bigler, Van White, Andrew Foster. 48 BASKET BALL TEAM First row—Raymond Hatcher, Ira Martin, Hayward Bigler. Second row—Clyde Welch, Clifford Ping, Mr. Hammerlund Ralph Easley, William Murphy. 49 BASKET-BALL 1919-20. A meeting for basket-ball men was called immediately after our last game of football with Waverly, and fif- teen responded. Of these fifteen, five were experience 1 players—Mar- tin, Jasper, Harris, Bigler and Welch. Before this season the teams did a groat deal of individual playing which Coach llammerlund soon changed. Adopting a new style of playing crippled the team for quite a while, but by the end of the season a change for the better was soon noticed. The boys succeeded in winning nine out of sixteen games. Not much ere lit was. given to the team until they showed their metal at the District Tourney, at Jackson- ville, in which, although being next to the smallest team entered, they suc- ceeded in placing fourth. Sixteen counties were entered. Auburn losing third place to Pittsfield. Much praise was given to Auburn’s fine team work, as they were able to take the ball continually from one end of the floor to the other through the best de- fensive teams. Here Martin and Welch soon showed their metal as in foot-ball; but Martin, owing to bad basket-shooting, did not place on the star teams. Welch on the other hand showed real guarding and was chosen as guard on the second all-star team. The week after the Jacksonville Tourney the County Tournament was held at Springfield, but the team not being in as good condition as at Jacksonville Tourney and the floor being to small for team work the boys were lost during both of their games, and went down before a team they formerly had defeated at Jacksonville and at home. Although losing the game Martin was chosen as first forward, and Captain Harris as second center. “A” Men. Harris, (Capt • ) Center Welch . (luard Martin Forward Jasper Forward Bigler . Guard Substitutes — Hatcher, Easley, Ping. Murphy Schedule. Auburn 9 Divernon ... 6 Auburn 9 Gillispee . 12 Aiiburn 28 Chatham . ... 8 Auburn 16 Waverly . 16 Auburn 12 Pawnee .. 5 Auburn New Berlin. .. 6 Auburn 12 Stonington 20 Auburn 18 Brighton . 8 15 Alumni . . 12 Auburn 4 Girard . . 14 Auburn 9 Divernon . 14 Auburn .2!) Vei’sailles 8 Auburn .20 Divernon If) 7 Bluffs Auburn .16 Pittsfield 26 Auburn .12 Pawnee . . ... 9 Sitting—Maude Dixon, Minnie Parrish. Standing—Naoma Huff, Alda Fraley, Miss Reed (Coach), Ophemie Smith Helen Murphy, GIRLS' BASKET BALL. Early in January when the call came for the girls to make the Girl’s Basket-ball team of Auburn, about fifteen responded. After several nights of hard practice Miss Reed was chosen as manager of the team and Maude Dixon as Captain. The following players were selected for the team: Forwards—Ophemie Smith, Alda Fraley. Guards—Maude Dixon, Minnie Par- rish. Center—Helen Kirky. Substitutes—Naoma Huff. Helen Murphy. Schedule. Jan. 17. Auburn 9 vs Chatham 18. (there,) Jan. 28. Auburn 28 vs New Berlin 6. (there.) Jan. 29, Auburn 22 vs Chatham 9 (here.) Auburn 3 vs Pawnee 10 (there.) 51 SENIOR RATINGS Name Known as Favorite expression Adores Thomas Hall “Funny” Dog gun it Agretha Marie Riehle “Birdie” Oh. my side Dancing Ira Martin “Kid” I’ll be— Arguments Ophemie Smith “Charlie” Lawdy Ira Clyde Welch “ Welchv” 4' Ilippa ditty Ladies Beatrice Allen ‘ ‘ Bee ’ ’ Absolutely! Sunday nites Kirby Knox “Paddy” Gosh durn Hair tonic Thelma Battan “Button” Well I’ll show you Ray Irene Garvey • “Garvey” Lady 4 Men Sarah Burtle “Sarie” Oh, Gosh Shorthand Pearl Herron ‘ ‘ Peril ’ ’ Say! French Mary Hamilton “Billie” Heavens The Reo Mande Dixon “Mode” My conscience Basket Ball Maye Knox ‘ ‘ Maye ’ ’ Good night Teachers exams Alda Fraley “Fraley” Oh. I didn’t either Diaries Likely to be Pharmacist House wife Woman hater Ki ndergarten teacher Dancing professor House wife Red headed World's champion talker Society leader Stenographer School teacher Married Famous speaker Dairy maid Foreign missionary t Alumni Directory CLASS OF 1917. Duncan Barbee.......................Working in Glenarm James McLaughlin—Auto Factory...............Detroit, Mich. Robert Harms—U. of I......................Champaign, 11!. Mary Stout—Wesley Memorial Hospital.........Chicago, 111. Helen Martin................................Waverly, 111. Olga Ruschke—Grade Teacher...................Auburn, 111. Marjorie Landon—Studying Music..............Chicago, 111. CLASS OF 1918. Raeburn Landon—At Home.......................Auburn, 111. Everett Laird—Ames University..................Ames, Iowa. Stephen Urbanrki............................Detroit, Mich. William Parrish—Foreman’s Grocery............Auburn, 111. Dorothy Jones—married.......................Chatham, 111. Eunice Riehle—Farmers’ Bank..................Auburn, 111. Pearl Martin—Teacher.........................Auburn, 111. Marjorie Deatherage—Woman’s College....Jacksonville, 111. Helen Lochridg —Teacher in Virden............Virden, 111. Lelia Seehler—Teacher in Grade’s.............Auburn, 111. CLASS OF 1919. Bernice Evans—Barnum School of Expression...Chicago, 111. Mildred Bigler—Aurora College................Aurora, 111. Robert Deswysen—Auto Factory.............Detroit, Mich. Clyde Coppage—Auto Factory...............Detroit, Mich. Eva Laird—Columbia School of Expression.....Chicago, 111. Millard Blakley—Business College..........Dallas, Texas. Helen Ogg—Lindenwood College............St. Charles, Mo. Cecil Overstreet—Bookkeeper.............Springfield, 111. Joyce Morrison—Millikin University..........Decatur, Til. Louise Foster—Art Institute.................Chicago, 111. William Regan—Farmer.........................Auburn. 111. Clarence Tarr—Farmer.........................Auburn, 111. Irene White—Illinois College...........Jacksonville, 111. Eva Voyles—Stenographer.................Springfield, 111 Viola Struther—Teacher Grade School..........Joliet, 111. Thomas Stout—School of Pharmacy.............Chicago, III 54 53 Jokes RETROSPECT OF STUDY HALL. 1. “Bee” Allen—Reading love letters. 2. “Mutt” Bradley—Absently—“Yes, this fox trot is yours.” 3. Mary Beard—Rehearsing debate. 4. “Sleepy” Harris—Nursing a swollen lip. 5. Chalmer Pierce—Looking for Freshman meeting. 6. Bessie Wollary—Anxiously awaiting the bell. 7. Howard Williams—Here. 8. Louise VanDoren—Nose in a dictionary. 9. Welchy—“Clyde, quit vamping Louise.” 10. Van White—“Well, he’s here at last!” 11. “Birdie” Riehle—Translating “Hunk.” 12. Ed. Ring—Composing poetry about “her naughty blue eyes.” 13. Opal Summer—Trying to distinguish between Winter and Summer. 14. Katherine Regan—Here. 15. Bill Spencer—Shave and a hair cut—six bits. 16. Anna Regan—Here. 17. Ella Regan—Here also—came with her sister. 18. Alva Radford—“The car just came in.” 10. Arthur Stout—Short and slender and graceful. 20. Goldie Suydan—You can’t hear her for her loud coat. 21. Maranda Tarr—Not as dark as her name. 22. Russell Snyder—.Just slid under his seat. 23. “Smitty”—Picking a quarrel on sunshine. 24. Austin VanDoren—Studying. 25. Blanche Snell—Marcelling her hair. 26. Ida Mae Morphy—Thinking of Carl McG. 27. Julius Mizutus—Here. 28. Helen Murphy.......... 30. John Murphy............ 31. Sinclair Orr—Causing disturbance. 32. Lillie Nuckols—Day dreaming. 33. Dorotha Lovel—Here. 34. Kid Martin—Imitating barnyard melodies. 35. Marjorie McGlothlin—Limbering up vocal cords. 36. Wesley Osborn—Primping. 37. Ray Nuckols—Making love to Ray Hatcher. 38. Minnie Parrish—“Aw, Mirandy, got your Caesar?” 30. “Pewee” Parrish—Imitating Charlie Chaplin. 40. Clifford Ping—He played hookey this morning. 41. Francelia Masterson—Taking snapshots. 42. George Mehr—Stopped to converse with spirits. 43. “Kirb.”—Off to Chi. 44. John Johnson—Here. 45. Bernice Frantz—She said she’d be here. 46. Clifford Jenkins—Wondering if Bernice will have him. 47. Kirby K. Knox—Applying hair restorer. 48. Margaret Kessler—Her eternal jabber. 40. Maye Knox—Late. She’s curling her hair. 50. Terry Lindner—Outside tinting his lips. 20. Bill Murphy 56 51. Lena Lewis—Not here, out too late last night. 52. Janet Morgan—Kidnapped. 53. Robert Lewis—Home practicing cornet solo. 54. Louise Frantz—Gone to Europe. 55. George Malitoris—Here. 56. Mildred Martonchik—Looking at Otis. 57. Otis Miller—Looking at Mildred. 58. Henry Masterson—Shine 10c. 59. Naomi Huff—Got a letter from Rob. 60. John Masterson—Can’t see him for looking. 61. Alda Fraley—Writing her diary. 62. Charles Foster—Gone after mail. 63. Henry Hare—“I’m here.” 64. Irene Garvey—Discussing chemistry. 65. John Hines—Reading “ Diamond Dick” novel. 66. Mildred Garvey—Looking for sister. 67. George Hamilton—Present as usual. 68. Pearl Herron—“Telephone.” 69. Mae Herron—Looking coyly at Tommy Irwin. 70. Ray Hatcher—Dreaming of Helen. 71. Mary Hamilton—Wondering if Babe’s coming. 72. Thomas Irwin—Studying to be a page. 73. Della Craddock—In Gym, folk dancing. 74. Hubert Hatcher—Here. 75. Mary Foster—“Mother says I mustn’t speak to men.” 76. Tummy Hall—His nose in an English book. 77. Olive Hughes—Late as usual. 78. Kieth Corniel—Orating. 79. Maude Dixon—Taking beauty sleep. 80. Carl Cline—Thinking about girls. 81. Ruth Davis—Here as usual. 82. Frances Coppage—On the best. 83. John Engleman—Studying hard. 84. Mary Cline—Powdering her nose. 85. Ralph Easley—“Taking it slow and easy.” 86. Virginia Clark—Can’t see her for desk. 87. “Scowl” Evans—Scowling. 88. Catherine Clark—Very quiet. 89. Andrew Foster—Absent. Match in a gas tank—ROOM! 90. Mary Engleman—Here. 91. Lottie Engert—“I’ve got my geometry lesson!” 92. Ray Brooks—Ready for next dance. 93. Sarah Burtle—“Got my shorthand.” 94. Cyril Cooper—Giggling. 95. Ralph Brooks—Unlike his brother Ray. 96. “Button” Hatton—Deep thought. 97. Walter Brittin—Cramming algebra. 98 Adella Bigler—“Here?” “Well, rather!” 99. Charles Beatty—Filling the room with sunshine. 100. “Dot” Barbee—“I feel so hilarious.” 101. Hayward Bigler—Dreaming. Of whom, we wonder? 102. Marie Comerford—Taking her time. 103. Grace Curran—Applying rouge. 104. Edith Morris—Thinking of Girard. 57 Oracalisms The snake is the longest waisted animal in natural history. We have noticed that Miss Spencer has an affinity for shepherd check material. Women don’t stutter so much as men because they have so much to say they haven’t time. A mother’s idea of a tremendous achievement is one accomplished by her son. The generally accepted definition of a “good neighbor” is one who owns a step ladder, a flash light, a screw driver, a snow shovel, and a tack hammer, and who is also willing to loan them. It is the experience of the average daughter that five years are required in which to remove a comfortable but homely and inartistic piece of fur- niture from the living room to the at- tic, where it properly belongs. Up to the time a man is married he selects his own dancing partners; af- ter that his wife selects them. Along about the time a woman learns to play the piano well she mar- ries a poor man and never has time to strike another note. Which reminds us—That all that glistens is not gold; F’r instance, Mr. Carlson’s hair. Friendship doesn’t mean any more to some folks but a license to borrow money. Largest raindrops ever measured were 3-10 of an inch in diameter, smallest 1-20 of an inch. For all the wonderful things that we learn Our praise must all to our teachers turn. First there is Hammerlund who coached our team, And Rice in the kitchen makes the pots steam. And Madden, who has all the pretty brown curls, McMullen to us Chicago unfurls. Then Reed, who in science knows every letter, But Carlson, you couldn’t find any- one better. Also Spencer, who rules assembly with iron will, And Gibson, who coaches the play very well. Ray Brooks—“Miss Gibson, 1 wish to consult you upon a little project 1 have formed, I have an idea in my head,”--- Miss Gibson—(much surprised) — “Oh, have you? Then you shall have my advice, keep it there, it may be some time before you get another.” J. Masterson—“John, did you ever see a cat-fish?” J. Engleman—“No, but I’ve seen •i cake-walk. When I saw Bill Murphy’s blue' handkerchief stuffed in his pocket to keep out the rain. I said, “The Irish are certainly a witty people.” Mr. McMullen—“What fwere the ordinances of the embargo of 1827, Ray?” Ray Xuckols—“Wasn’t that about the Boston Tea Party?” Is there any crop that can grow or thrive during severe cold weather? Andy F.—“Yes Oswald, you can always raise a good crop of hair the whole year.” 58 Mr. Me.—“Andy, Are you a voter? ’ ’ Andy—“No Ma’am.” Senior girl—“IIow dare you swear before me ” Junior bov—“IIow in thunder did I know you wanted to swear first.” Miss Reed—“Wesley make a sen- tence with the words slow up and slow down in it.” Wesley—“The engineer on seeing the boy on the track didn’t know whether to slow up or slow down.” Anna R.—“Mirandy, why don’t you write with your fountain pen?” Mirandy—“Oh, it writes too fast.” Mr. Me—(In Economics Class re- ferring to a farm house east of Au- burn)—“You know, Alda, we pass- ed it that night.” Mary II.—“I think I’ll have Rae- burne do my chemistry problems for me this evening.” Ophemie—“Oh. lie’s good at that.” Mary—“He's good at anything.” Ed. Ring—“It was so hot where I came from you can fry eggs on rocks. ’ ’ Wm. Murphy—“That’s nothing, it was so hot where I came from they had to keep the' hens in ice-houses to keep them from laying hard-boiled Mr. McMullen—“Does any one know what they do with transports when they are late?” Tra, (very quickly)—They dock them.” Edith—“This new hat I bought is a perfect fright.” Marie—“Why I am sure that it be- comes you ” 1. Garvey—If I were not a pro- fessor of biology I should say that ihis bird must have been hatched from a hard-boiled egg. Miss Gibson while calling the roll, sneezed, and Julius Mizutus said: “Here.” ITuffie—“What ever made you propose to me? Henry P.—“I wanted to he dif- ferent from other men. News—Merviti, who is repairing his 9th-handed Ford has come out from under it over Sunday. Supreme Sacrifices. Going to tin office with a light heart. Submitting to being made up for a play. Keeping your eyes from your neigh- bor’s paper during examinations. Taking “I have another engage- ment” with a smile. 'faking your report card home.. Wanted A fat reducer—Babe. A long neck reducer—R. Snyder. Some new kind of face powder— Grace Curran. A patent hair grower—Kirby. A Good-Play—The Senior Class. A fellow—Beatrice A. A new joke—William M. Another Diamond Dick—Chas. Har- ris. A good Ford mechanic—Andy Fos- ter. Gone But Not Forgotten. The McElvains (three). The Waverlv foot-ball game. Terry’s girl’s box at the box-supper. Our game at Stonington and here. The County Basket-Ball Tourney at Springfield. Ophemie’s wink at a Freshie. The Bolsheviskis. The Unconscious Boy’s departure to Carlinville (Jasper.) The weiner-roast for Elizabeth Lan- don. 59 W. D. MOTTAR “The Rexall Store” Phone 222 AUBURN, ILL. -EXCLUSIVE AGENT FOR- Symphony Lawn Stationery, LIGGETT’S CHOCOLATES, FENWAY CHOCOLATES, Marimum, Monogram, Roxbury and American Beauty Rubber Goods. Violet Dulce, Bouquet, Jeanice Perfumes AND- Toilet Preparations. We Carry a Full Line of Ansco Cameras. One of the 8,000 “REXALL STORES,’’ the World’s Greatest Drug Stores—where you always get satisfaction or money back. 30 Did Your Hear The moon rose up at twelve that night, It rose into the sky. And there we stood on old Thayer Hill, The Ford. Welchy, Andy and I (Met- vin.) Just Imagine. Bill Murphy solemn. It. Snyder shimmying. Miss Spencer flirting. Mr. McMullen fighting. Mr. Hammerlund missing his ear to Virden. Glenn Holiday with his hair cut. II. Parrish selling toy trains. Dorothy Barbee with her mouth closed The squirrel biting Miss Reed. Ira Martin in good humor. The Senior English Class’s all star trio (Ira. Ilenry and Clyde.) T. Hall with a large head of hair. Andy Foster with his pipe. Welchy with his hair parted in the middle. Miss Madden away for a week. John Murphy as teacher. Ode to Willie Murphy. Bill was a wit of wondrous art. Nobody knows where he got his start. But the end of his wit we cannot see, For a wit he is and a wit to be. We hope in his humor he does not slack, To take up the job of walking the track, For think of the loss this deed would be To Auburn, the county, and all hu- manity. Righto. The Juniors sure are fishy, The Sophomores sure have brass, But all the mama’s darlings Are in the Freshman Class. “Were I but a King’’ says Carl McGlothlin “I would eat my fill of fat bacon and then swing on the gate the livelong day.” “That’s very singular sir,” said Kathryn to Hayward, as lie kissed her. “Oh, well then,” said Hayward, “we will soon make it plural.” Ira s logic—For a quarrel. “The sun is very well,” said Ira, “but the moon is worth two of it. for Ihe moon affords us light when we need it at night, while the sun is with ns in the daytime when we have no use of it.” Andy Foster—“Say Calahan. a guy from irden knocked down an elephant on the square the other day while I was in town. ” Brutus—“What?” Andy Foster—“He was an auc- I ioneer. ” Mr. Hammerlund says love is like the measles, all the worse when it comes in late life. Mr. Barbee was asked if he intend- ed to instruct Dorothy in the differ- ent languages, to which lie made re- pl , No, Sir. one tongue is enough for her.” Howard Williams—said upon mak- ing his first public speech that hi trembled so much he could not shake. Hurry Together. Katherine .............. Hayward Helen .................. Raymond Adella............. Bill Murphy Ida Mae...................Mervin Near Athletes. Charles Beatty..................Flea Jump John Ilines....................Snail Pace Charles Foster................Rabbit Hop Bluffers. Ruth Plowman ...........President Goldie Suydan...........V. Pres. Maude Dixon ..................Sec. Irene Garvey ...............Treas. 61 R. F. DONALDSON FU RS Foreman Williams We have built up this large business because we have always pleased in giving real service, quick deliveries, prompt and correct filling of tele- phone orders. Honest, fairly priced merchandise, and our thorough knowl- edge of the grocery business. We wrap up a generous amount of ser- vice with every package we sell. J- Give us a trial. Foreman Williams 318 South Sixth Street, 62 Phones 46 66 Auburn, Illinois Social Members. Mary Poster.......Sarah Hurtle Don’t Cares. Ira Martin...............(Jeorge Mehr Ophemie Smith......Clifford Ping Midgets. Mary Cline........Ray Nuckols Johnnie Masterson. .Virginia Clark Studious Club. ( arl McGlothlin.......Ralph Brooks Lottie Engert......Henry Parrish Clifford Jenkins...Bessie Woolary The Get-Byr-. Maneita Bradley......Naoma Huff Janet Morgan......Beatrice Allen Robert Lewis.........Minnie Parrish The Senior Class. S stands for our own great and good Senior Class. E—stands for an earnest endeavor to pass. N—stands for nothing that we can not do. I—stands for interest, that’s us thru and thru. 0—stands for orations for which we are great. R—stands for rhetoric where some met their fate. S—stands for students who will win in the fight. And all Auburn students always stand for the right. The Difference. As 1 was walking down the street, Hayward and Raymond I did meet. T turned and on them I did beam And they smiled to me it seemed. Raymond’s shining face did show, lie was used to walking slow; And then I did remember right, lie had been with Helen the other night. Now Ilavward had a quickened pace, Also a very smiling face. Then I did to mind recall, lie wasn’t used to girls at all. Now Hayward did walk too fast, lie had been with Kathryn a few nights past. Now the difference 1 hope you see, And if you don’t—just come to me. I). BARBEE. Who’s Who in the A. T. H. S. A hat would happen if: Miss Rice would forget to say “f’r instance.” Della Craddox would laugh out loud. Maye Knox forgot to curl her hair. Sinclair lost his appetite. Beatrice Allen tickled the ivories. Ophemie forgot her “cookie.” Hayward Bigler sang tenor. Bill Murphy had to cut out slang. Miss Reel didn’t have her dear “Juniors.” Mrs. Summers would strike for a larger broom. Mr. MacMullen didn't “wanta.” Mr. Carlson would get bald. Ceorge .Mehr forgot to take his music lesson. Julius Mizutus would forget to comb his hair. Who’s Who in the Faculty. Mr. Ilammerlund:— Institutor of basket-ball and foot- ball lectures. Ogre of all Freshmen in Manual training. Steady patron of south bound I. T. S. Miss Ruby R ice:— Originator of famous Minstrels. Instructress of music and domestic science. “Please,” gasped the young wife excitedly, on giving her first order to the butcher, “please send me a pound of steak and some—some gravy.” 63 FLOSSMOOR FARMS HOME OF THE BEST HOLSTEIN-FRIESIAN CATTLE -------AND POLAND CHINA HOGS VISITORS ALWAYS WELCOME J. W. GARVEY, Thayer, 111. 64 Sinclair’s Dad—“John Murphy is the worst boy in school and I want you to keep away from him.” Sinclair—“I do. lie stays at the head of the class.” Speaking without thinking, a man hurriedly asked the cashier for a check book for a lady that folds in the middle. Scout master—“This coffee tastes like mud.” Scout—“Well, the kitchen squad said it was ground this morning.” Henry—“Say, Sinclair, have you a minute to spare?” Sinclair—“ Yes. ” Henry—“Well, tell me all you know. ’ ’ Can You Imagine Ruth Plowman.....................puff-less Andy Foster......................ford-less Thelma Battan....................beau-less Henry Parrish ...................joke-less Margaret Kessler ...............noise-less Clyde Welch ....................dance-less Irene Garvey ...................purse-less Ray Nuchols.....................blush-less Miss Spenser .................lecture-less Dorothy Barbee..................flirt-less Ida Mae Murphy...................curl-less Classified Advertisements. WA NTED—II a i r grower.—K i rbv K. Knox. FOUND—A way to attract atten- tion.—M. Kessler. WANTED—A trip to Michigan Ave.—Mr. McMullen. LOST—My heart, but it has been found.—Miss Rice. WANTED—A sweet disposition— Mr. Carlson. LOST—A round-trip ticket to Vir- den.—Mr. Ilamerlund. R. Snyder—“What is the treat- ment for a hair lip? I Martin -“A clean shave.” C. Harris—“What time did you say this period begins? Jasper—“264 B. C.” McMullen—“Do you know Geo. Washington never told a lie?” Andy Foster—“No ma’am, I only heard it. Miss Reed—“Dorothy, do you know the connecting link between an- an'mals and vegetables?” Dorothy—“ Hash.” 1. Masterson—“Babe, what makes yon so fat?” Babe—“I eat soldier’s food.” J. M.—“Well?” Babe—“It always goes to the front ” M. Dixon—“Miss dress I am pro- gressing rapidly with my Rice.” Glenn Holiday, who is typing away at full speed, attracts Andy Foster’s attention, who is having troubles of his own. Andy—“Hey, there, wait a minute I can’t type with you acting like that.” “There was a hush.” Miss Gibson—“Clyde what else did V. Acliffe write besides the transla- te]) of the Bible?” Clyde—“The New Testament.” 0. Smith—“Don’t Maude Dixon h ok sweet to-day?” K. Knox— “She always looks sweet to me.” Miss Gibson to Allen S.—“What is dramatic climax?” Allen—“Ain’t that where a little love comes in on the scene?” “Did vou hear the news” “No, what?” “Ed Ring and the small Orr on- going to battle to see which one gets to talk to Mary Foster first.” 65 infirmary, Patient Disease Remedy Remarks Andy Foster Slowness Nothing Recovery just possible Sinclair Orr Superfluous Flesh Diet No hope Maneita Bradley Love Sick Marriage Time will tell Lily Nuckols Softening of heart Common Age will remove it Carl McGlothlin Falling for girls Brick pavement Harmless Virginia Clark Giggleitis Stiff neck We have hope J. Engleman Change of voice Voice culture Curable Helen Kirby Longevity Low ceiling She’ll never be short Goldie Suydan Breezy None She’ll learn Louise Frantz Shortness Stretchers Perhaps Roscoe Evans Sleeping Retire at 12 Will soon be released Margaret Kessler Gab Clothes pin Incurable We give S. H. Stamps To have good Bread it is necessary to have GOOD FLOUR. Linder’s Best Flour is as good flour as you will find, and it will make more and better bread than most other flour. Try a sack on our guarantee. We have the most complete stock of Staple and Fancy Groceries IN AUBURN. Your Patronage will be appreciated CHAS. H. LINDNER Phone 106 We pay cash for Cream. ROBIN BRAND The Highest Grade Fruits and Vegetables Obtainable THE George Hamilton Grocer COMPANY GROCERIES, QUEENSWARE AND HARDWARE Phone No. 51 AUBURN, ILL. 66 me Mr. Carlson—“What is the mean- ing of preambulate?” Ceo. Mehr—“ Perculator.” 1 . Herron—“Sarah I am cheer leader for the Senior flowers.” Sarah—“What do you mean?” Pearl—“I root for them.” fra—“What is the matter with Welchy now-a-days ? ’ ’ Jasper—“lie’s lost without his Macs (McElvains) ” Mr. Brooks—“Now are you getting along in your studies Ray?” Hay B.—“Just fine, I don’t bother them at all. ” Naoma FT.—“Thelma, have you read Freckles?” rhelma B.—“No, Naoma, mine are brown. ” Lloyd S.—“Some people call stingy—do you think so?” Maneita B.—“Well, Lloyd (push- :ng him away) I must say that you are too close at times.” Hay Xuckols watching the pigskin sail On the football field, “Welch look at that ball go catygodlin across the field.” Andy says spring is here as his I4 ord has started to run again. He is taking it south for it’s health, next winter. Mervin Foster has chartered pri- vate rooms for him and the Ford in tin road by the Thayer Slack pile. Everybody is celebrating Irish day to-day, even Bill Murphy, I wonder why. (17 Auburn E. H. BRITTIN, M, D. State Bank «■icti:}.' Capital, Surplus and Profits OFFICE HOURS 8 to 10 A. M. $70,000 00 2 to 4 P. M. 6 to 8 P. M. MEN’S FURNISHINGS B0ST0NIA SHOES A. A. HART DEALER IN Dry Goods, Shoes and General Merchandise Rugs, Linoleums, Notions. Telephone 33 AUBURN, ILL. Advice to the Love Lorn Dear Miss Mayhelp: I am a girl 36 years old, a Sophomore in H. S. I am considered fairly good-looking. One night recently, while at a Sun- day School party, our hostess showed us pictures of her nephews. One is a U of I. young man who is now at- tending Illinois University. I fell desperately in love with him, al- though 1 have only seen his picture. The lady said she would have him down some vacation and invite me to dinner some evening, so I could meet him. Do you think there is too great a difference in our ages? And do you think it is wrong for me to con- tinue thinking of him ? DOROTHY BARBEE. Little Dorothy: You are so young that this hero worship will soon lose its novelty. Just think about your studies and work hard. There are always so many things a goodlooking girl can do. Can you sing? If you ban, cultivate your voice. Dear Miss Mayhelp: I know I’m not a girl hut I’ve read your wonder- ful advice to girls and I have decided to try my luck. My case is heart- rendering. Here I am a Sophomore of the A. T. II. S., tall, with a dark pompadour and, if I do say it, just a little this side of homely. I care very much for a little Freshie girl, with curls. And because she is a Freshie and I am a Soph, we are made fun of. I sit for hours dream- ing of her. I hate having fun poked at me. Should I try to forget her? CARL McGLOTHLIN. Dear Carl: You know faint heart never won fair lady, so why should you give up your choice of the one girl in your II. S. just because of a few revokes. Beware Carl, they are jealous of you. Let them see you don’t care. “I want a pair of shoes for this girl.” said Mrs. Battan when she went to buy Thelma a new pair of shoes. “Yes. ma’am.” answered the shoe clerk, “French kid?” “Well, I guess not, she is my own child, born right here in Auburn.” “I think the baby has your hair, ma’am,” said the new nurse, looking pleasantly at Mrs. Carlson. “Gracious!” exclaimed the lady, “run into the nursery and take it away from him. He will ruin it ” 69 KESSLER SONS CONLIN’S AGENTS FOR POCKET BILLIARDS THE FORD THE UNIVERSAL CAR Candy, Cigars, Tobacco and Soft Drinks General Repairing and Auto Accessories. Clean and Good Order AUBURN, ILLINOIS Middle of the Block West Side Square AUBURN, ILLINOIS W. P. ELLIOTT RESTAURANT S. P. HART POPULAR PRICES QUICK SERVICE M. D. GOOD COFFEE FINE PIE AUBURN, ILL. North Side Square AUBURN, ILLINOIS 70 Calendar SEPTEMBER. Sept. 1—Half the assembly filled with raw recruits from the grades. Sept. 2—Work begins in earnest. Sept. 4—Miss Spencer, “All those going South may leave at this time.” Sept. 5—Athletic Association offi- cers elected. Sept. 8—New Virden and Thayer faces make their appearance. Sept. 10—Zoology students explor- ing the unknown with nets and cyan- ide gas. Sept. 11—High School notes edited by Seniors are put in Auburn Aston- isher. Sept. 15—Vacation, Teachers’ In- stitute. Sept. 17—Clee Club and classes or- ganized. Sept. 22—We wonder if the radia- tors in the rear of the assembly are magnetic. Sept. 24—Elizabeth holds up the reputation of “The Buzzers.” Sept. 25—Looking forward to Sat- urday. Sept. 27—Rooters escort F. B. boys to Virden and bring back the bacon. 27-7. F. B. boys and girls are entertained by the Virden squad. OCTOBER. Oct. 1—Glee Club had frst meet- ing. Oct. 2—Andy is exceeding the speed limit in typing. He is on the fourth lesson. Oct. 3—The thirteenth wonder of the world: Babe Orr has started studying. Oct. 6—Class in Reviews visits Grade School. Oct. 7—Perry and Brawner here again. Students attend church in a body. Oct. 8—Clifford seems to have sev- eral cases of something. Some-one says cases d amour— Are they right, Clifford? Oct. 9—Mr. McMullen says he hasn’t seen a dollar for some time. Can’t somebody show him one? Oct. 10—Parent-Teachers’ meet and organize. Oct. 11—Auburn 22—Virden 7. Oct. 16—Kirby has placed his af- fection on a dark haired senior. Is it Maude? Oct. 17—Tom fears Latin is get- ting him. Can’t you get it first, Tom? Oct, 18—Horrors! Auburn 14, Jacksonville 0. Oct. 25—Here comes the bold and fearless Lincoln boys—but Lincoln 2, Auburn 41. Oct. 28—Who said we couldn’t have a Hallowe’en party? Oct. 29—Reports given out—Fresh- ies not satisfied. Oct. 30—Sad but true—no Hal- lowe’en for the A. T. II. S. NOVEMBER. Nov. 1—We win again—Auburn 31, Carlinville 0. Nov. 4—Smoked glasses are in de- mand—Kirby has shaved his head and the glare is blinding. Nov. 6—Chemistry students are suffering from effects of I1CL Nov. 8—Oh!!! Stonington 33, Au- burn 7. Nov. 13—Marie gets all cut up and is much relieved. Glad to have her back. Nov. 15—Again. Girard 14. Au- burn 3. Nov. 19—Illiolias give program in Assembly. 71 DAVIS BROS. GARAGE Oils Gasoline Repairing and Fixtures AUTO SERVICE TEXACO OIL One Block South I. T. S. Station Ph36e Auburn, Illinois V. J. SHUTT Restaurant AUBURN CANDY KITCHEN Short Orders Specialty Cigars, Tobacco, Cigarettes Home Made Pies Candy Cigars and Tobacco Fresh Box Candy Fresh Homemade Candy Ice Cream Sodas Sundaes and West Side Square Fresh Fruit Isov. 21—Wanted—Hair tonic.— K. K. K. Xov. 24—Allen S. just can’t study unless he’s sitting by Miss Gibson in the Assembly. Nov. 27—Thanksgiving Day. Game at Waverly. Auburn 7, Waverly 0. A sign in a Waverly store read: “We won’t open till Waverly beats Auburn.” We wonder if 'they’re still closed! Vacation. DECEMBER. Dec. 1—Several teachers have colds Too much dissipation over the vacation. Dee. 3—Wanted—A girl—Carl Mc- Glothlin. Dec. 4—Scandal-—Glenn Holliday is seen flirting with Olive Hughes. Dee. 4—Auburn 12. Divernon 9. Dec. 6—Mr. McMullen says anyone smelling of alcohol these days is lucky. Dec. 8—Lost—Clyde’s voice. Dec. 10—We’re all wondering where Ruth Plowmen got the big curls? Dec. 11—John Murphy and Miss 1 lebel are becoming quite intimate through correspondence. . Dec. 12—Gillespie 12, Auburn 9. Wonder why Mr. Mae talked so I°ng to Terry in the Assembly to-day. Dec. 15—Ray Hatcher has taken the preacher’s policy, “Aim Higher.” Dec. 16—A cough epidemic is in our midst, if actions speak louder than words. Dec. 19—Chatham 8, Auburn 28. Dee. 21—Sangamos give entertain- ment. Santa visits and distributes presents. Three cheers for vacation. JANUARY. Jan. 5—Students approach the “dearest spot on earth” after a joy- ful vacation. All set for hard work. Jan. 6.— Mac twins visit school be- fore leaving for Western. Jan. 8—Oracle staff elected. Jan. 9—V averly 16, Auburn 16. Jan. 9—Grace Curren seen myster- iously reading a letter to a colleague in the Gymnasium. What can it be about? Jan. 12—Girls organize class teams for Basket-ball. Jan. 13—Plans laid for the “Black Face P’ollies of 1920.” Jan. 14—Reviews for semester exams. Pawnee 5. Auburn 12. Jan. 17—Tom says the occupation of the Massachusetts Bay Colony was fur fishing. Wonder why the South has such attraction for one of our teachers? Jan. 18—Mr. Carlson—“Miss Rice wants to see all the niggers in her room.” Jan. 18—( iris defeated in Basket- ball at Chatham, 19-9. Jan. 19—Miss Rice gives an oral dun to the song book delinquents. Jan. 20—Edward Ring says money is no object to him in writng poetry. He is writing for -the elevation of humanity. Jan. 23—Again! Girls bow in de- feat to New Berlin 6-3. Boys have same fate 6-3. Jan. 24—“The streets are a com- plete sheet of ice, where every one is welcome to fall.” Jan. 26—Sarah B.—“I can’t de- cide whether to ask Steve or Bill to the Leap Year dance. Jan. 27—Charlie Harris walks in his sleep. He wandered into the Sen- ior Eng'ish class this afternoon. Jan. 30—Minstrel—Howling suc- cess. Fern Frantz, an old student of the A. T. II. S.. strayed back for a visit. Jan. 30—The bold and fearless Chatham go home in a sad mood. Score 19. 73 E. T. STOUT DRUG STORE THE “NYAL STORE” Patent Medicines, Rubber Goods, Combs, Brushes and Sundries Where You Get Satisfaction or Money Back PURE ICE CREAM REICH’S CHOCOLATES ■SMS AUBURN, ILLINOIS HENRY HARRIS DRY GOODS, SHOES and MEN'S FORNISHINGS MADE TO MEASURE CLOTHES A SPECIALTY LOWEST PRICES FOR CASH Elevator on C. A, Railroad P. S. BRONAUGH BUYER and SHIPPER OF CORN, WHEAT, OATS, CLOVER and TIMOTHY SEED HIGHEST MARKET PRICE PAID PHONE NO. 9 AUBURN, ILLINOIS 74 AUBURN, ILLINOIS Stonington loses. I). Barbee entertains Stonington boys and some A. T. II. S. girls and boys after the game. FEBRUARY. Feb. 2—The “ones”—Foot-ball boys. Attitude—Important. Reason—Their monogram sweat- ers arrive. Feb. 3—Ju niors hunting up jokes to tell in Eng.III class. Miss Gibson warns them that they can’t be “shady” ones. Feb. 9—Seniors start practice for “A Modern Ananias.” Feb. 11 “Mr. Mc’s. classes will not meet to-day!” Great applause. We don’t wish him any bad luck in his sickness but— Feb. 12—Seniors decide to drop “A Modern Ananias” and work on “Oracle.” Feb. 14—Uliolias give Valentine program. Kirby is distinguished as a “cullad” man. Feb. 15—Sinclair: “I am indebted to you for all I know.” Miss Reed: “Don’t mention such a trifle.” Feb. 16—Mr. Me.—Now on Mich. Avenue. Feb. 17—Wanted by Juniors—- More girls. Feb. 20—Everybody is racking their brains for benefits of an enlist- ment in the U. S. Army, so they can win $75. Feb. 20—Game with Brighton. We won 18-8. Feb. 26—What would happen if Virginia didn’t ask Tom for chewing gum ? Feb. 27—Went to Girard. Were defeated 14-4. MARCH. March 2—Juniors have heated dis- cussion on “Woman’s Suffrage.” March I—The Seniors are busy writing class poems. Didn’t realize we had so much talent in this school. March 5—B. B. boys have gone to Jacksonville to the tournament. We are with them in mind. March 6—John Murphy takes Miss Madden’s place in Geometry during her absence. March 8—Hurrah! We won fourth in tin tournament at Jackson- ville. March 9—Seniors go to Spring- field to put the Oldfield Studio out of business. March 9—What would Eng. IV do without: “Ira come to the front row.” March 19—Junior play a huge suc- cess. Terry makes some girl. March 20—Why did Lily have that far away look on her face the sixth period to-day? March 22—Miss Reed in Chemis- try: If anything should go wrong in this experiment, we, and all the lab. with us. would be blown sky high Come closer, so you can follow me easier. March 25—Mary Fugleman had to stay forty minutes after school for loud and disorderly conduct, while going to a class. March 27—Miss Rice during elec- trical storm: “Gee-I wish I had a feather cushion to sit on.” APRIL. April 1—Freshies up to all tricks of “fooling teacher.” April 3—Andy’s Ford is about to finish but it has run a good race and Andy still has faith in it. April 11—Sinclair is enlarging his Aocabulary. lie’s studying “Web- ster.” April 16—Ray Nuchols disturbs the tranquility of the 6th period. April 22—The Seniors are practic- ing on another play. Let’s hope this one pulls through. April 30—Big Senior play. 75 Harney Hutton AUBURN, ILLINOIS Representing the following Nationally advertised lines: Hart, Schaffner Marx Clothing Wilson Brothers Furnishings Kingsburry Hats Ide Shirts Ralston Shoes Cash and Carry YES It pays to trade at The Gash and Garry — the store that saves you money. CHASE SANBORN COFFEES SWIFTS MILK BREAD RIEDLE GIB8ERS0N GO. AUBURN, ILLINOIS Send me a sack of ZEPHYR Auburn Roller Milling Co. DISTRIBUTERS. FARMERS STATE BANK 3r c paid on Savings Accounts 76 MAY. May 1—Spring fever is affecting many of late, especially Andy and Maye. May 6—Home Decoration Class liave their ideal furniture selected— hut they have already given up hope and said “What’s the use?” May i—Adel la and Terry still take a three minute recess every day, while passing from geometry, to talk things over. May 8—Henry Parrish, subject to insomnia, takes his daily afternoon nap. May 9—Doctors are busy after the Junior-Senior Banquet May 10—All tangled up, Irene and 1 helma swap caps and gowns. -May 11—Sophomores all dressed up ready to usher Seniors at Baccalau- reate. May 10—Baccalaureate Service. May 19—Class Day. May 20—Orchestra for Commence- ment—Preshies thunder struck, “Too much Mustard” for them, You’d be Surprised. May 21—Commencement. 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